The CDC's recommendations for organizations and employers have evolved over the course of the pandemic. They started by providing interim guidance for essential businesses who remained open during state shelter-in-place/safer-at-home restrictions. The CDC now provides information for those organizations that are reopening after some states have eased restrictions.
The current CDC recommended strategies are detailed and should be read in their entirety.
To help organizations communicate information to employees and the public, the CDC has created a Communication Resources page. It includes a Print Resources section with downloadable flyers, signs, and posters in a number of languages. It also provides a Social Media Toolkit to help with online dissemination of information.
Staying Informed
Keeping up with the avalanche of information and finding resources for guidance can seem overwhelming. Simply determining where to look can seem challenging. Below, PHLY will provide some suggestions on searching for information and collect some of the various resources organized by:
PHLY Resources
Industry-Specific Resources (grouped by type of organization and type of operation or exposure)
State-Specific Guidelines
Guidance from Federal and other National Organizations
While this list is not exhaustive, we hope it will help as a starting point. It's also important to remember that information is changing, almost daily, so checking with the original website on a regular basis is important to staying updated.
PHLY Resources
PHLY has created a Coronavirus Information page with a list of coronavirus-related resources we've published. In addition, PHLY provides a number of resources at no cost or at a discount to insureds. These resources can help provide virtual training to employees, build policies and procedures, and also help you obtain information on best practices.
PHLY customers with the SMARTERNOW! Learning Management System have access to an online Coronavirus Prevention training course. The training covers general preventative measures for virus transmission as well as strategies specific to COVID-19 and workplace prevention.
Industry-Specific Information
Many industry associations are providing sites with detailed information regarding their respective business or industry. In addition, organizations such as the CDC and state health departments are providing guidance and information that are specific to an industry. Below are some of those resources by industry or type of organization.
Nonprofits, Social Services, Mental Health
National Council of Nonprofits (Council of Nonprofits): Nonprofits and Coronavirus, State-by-State Resources
Nonprofit Risk Management Center (NRMC): Resume and Thrive Strategies, COVID-19: 5 Things To Know and Do
CDC: Guidance for Group Homes for Individuals with Disabilities
Camps
American Camp Association (ACA): COVID-19 Resource Center, Camp Business Resources, Camp Operations Guide Summer 2020 and Field Guide on Implementation of CDC Guidance, Virtual Program Resources
Schools and Child Care
National School Board Association: COVID-19 Legal Guide
National School Transportation Association: COVID-19 Resources
CDC: US K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs, Checklists for Parents and Teachers, Open Child Care Programs
Educating All Learners.org: Provides specific guidance on how teachers can deliver lessons online to students in special education, which has been a challenge as schools transition to online learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
District Administration: Don't forget IDEA requirements when conducting virtual IEP meetings
Center for Parent Information and Resources: Virtual IEP Meeting Tip Sheets
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): General COVID-19 Resource Center, Comprehensive School Suicide Prevention in a Time of Distance Learning
School Based Health Alliance (SBHA): Webinars - Preparing for a Return to the Classroom: Suicide Prevention in Schools and Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention During COVID-19: What School-Based Staff Need to Know
Colleges and Universities
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU): Coronavirus Resources
CDC: Colleges and Universities, Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education
Health, Fitness, and Sports
American Council on Exercise (ACE): COVID-19 resource page, Legal and Insurance Issues in the Time of COVID-19
International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA): Resources for Health Clubs, Considerations for Health Club Reopening
HOA/COA, Apartment Management, Retirement, and Independent Living Communities
Community Associations Institute (CAI): COVID-19 Resources for Your Community, Tips for Opening Community Pools During COVID-19
National Apartment Association (NAAHQ): Coronavirus Guidance
Religious Organizations
Operations and Exposure-Specific Information
Abuse Prevention
PHLY Blog: Protecting Children in the Virtual World
Auto
PHLY Blog: PHLYTRAC Overview
CDC: Cleaning and Disinfection for Non-emergency Transport Vehicles
ALFA (Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association): COVID-19 Resources
NTEA (National Truck Equipment Association): COVID-19 Resources
Buildings, Facilities, and Property
PHLY Blog: Risk Management for Vacant or Unoccupied Buildings
CDC: Guidance for Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation, Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility, Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities
NFPA: NFPA Response to COVID, Coronavirus Building & Life Safety, Coronavirus Reopening Building Checklist (PDF), Coronavirus Occupancy Specific Reopening Fact Sheet (PDF)
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC): This site provides various resources based on the type of audience, including Colleges/Universities, Schools, Faith Communities, and Workplaces - Resources to Support Mental Health and Coping with the Coronavirus
Workplace Safety
Virtual Meetings, Virtual Events, Virtual Work
PHLY Blog: Work from Home Tips for Safety and Productivity, Protecting Children in the Virtual World
Eventbrite: COVID-19 Resource Page for Event Creators, Online-only Event Resource Page
Cvent: Virtual Event Ultimate Guide, Event Crisis Management Planning
State-Specific Guidelines
The Council of State Governments (CSG) has created a webpage with an interactive map that allows you to choose a state. It will then take you to that state's COVID-19 resource page. It also provides maps detailing school closures by state, crowd size limits, government travel, and state income tax filing deadlines.
Guidance from Federal and other National Organizations
Continue to monitor federal guidance issued from government agencies and information from other national organizations. These include:
Centers for Disease Control (CDC):
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and DisinfectingWhite House:
Coronavirus.govOpening America: Guidelines for Individuals and Employers in all Phases
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):
COVID-19Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA):
Coronavirus (COVID-19) ResponseCOVID-19 Fact Sheets and Guidance
Ready.gov provides detailed information, and even a free software program, for developing a business continuity plan in the face of a variety of hazards, including health hazards such as widespread and serious illnesses.
National Safety Council (NSC):
Guidance for Employers: COVID-19 and the WorkplaceSAFER: Safe Actions for Employee Returns
SAFER Framework (PDF)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS):
COVID-19 Workplace Training ResourcesNational Council of Nonprofits (Council of Nonprofits):